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Salah in the Spotlight: Confidence Wavers After Liverpool's FA Cup Defeat

4 April 2026

Salah in the Spotlight: Confidence Wavers After Liverpool's FA Cup Defeat
Salah misses a late penalty as City advance in the FA Cup.

The Egyptian international Mohamed Salah missed a late penalty as Liverpool were routed four-nil by Manchester City in the FA Cup quarterfinal on Saturday, a rough day for the Reds.

City sealed the win with Haaland's goals and Semenyo's late strike.

Former England goalkeeper Joe Hart, now a TNT Sports analyst, said Salah usually exudes confidence but looked off today, particularly in the first half.

Hart added that Salah seemed broken as the first half ended.

He had praised Salah earlier this season, but today he focused on the dip in form.

Salah missed a 64th-minute penalty and was replaced by Federico Chiesa in the 77th.

Hart's post-match remarks emphasized Salah's reduced influence, despite praise earlier this season.

Liverpool still have work to do this season, and the fans know it.

Punchline 1: If confidence were a sniper rifle, Salah would need a fresh scope.

Punchline 2: City didn’t miss; Salah just missed his mood.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened in the match?

Liverpool were beaten 4-0 by Manchester City in the FA Cup quarterfinal, with Salah missing a late penalty.

What did Hart say about Salah?

Hart said Salah usually looks confident but seemed low on confidence in this game.

Who replaced Salah?

Federico Chiesa came on for Salah in the 77th minute.

What did Hart focus on in his analysis?

He stressed Salah's dip in form despite earlier praise this season.